Acquisitions Associate
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Median pay for Acquisitions Associates in the United States is around $72K per year. Geography and tenure each impact pay for this group, with the former having the largest influence. Most workers in this position report moderate levels of job satisfaction. Medical benefits are awarded to a fair number, and more than half earn dental coverage. Male Acquisitions Associates are far more common among survey respondents than their female counterparts, who typically comprise less than one-third of the field. This report is based on answers to PayScale's salary questionnaire.

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Job Description for Acquisitions Associate

Acquisitions associates are responsible for researching business opportunities, creating financial models to support or defend acquisitions, and determining whether particular opportunities would be worthwhile in-person. They may work in the financial or real estate sectors to evaluate properties for acquisition, or may work within a mergers-and-acquisition department of a large corporation.

Those in this position report to an acquisitions partner who is directly responsible for the company's acquisitions, and their job depends heavily on the research they perform and reports they create. Requirements for the position generally include an undergraduate degree in business with or without an MBA. Applicants should also have prior experience with acquisitions, understand all relevant financial models, and be familiar with computer programs such as ARGUS and Excel. Strong communication skills are also important in order to convey opinions to upper-level employees.

Acquisitions associates generally work traditional business hours, though some travel may be required depending on the employer, such as to visit the companies or properties being evaluated.

Acquisitions Associate Tasks

Research and analyze market data and prepare financial forecasts.

Perform document management, coordinate third party reports, and coordinate with the loan administrator.

Assist in the evaluation and collection of due diligence materials and underwriting transactions.

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Popular Skills for Acquisitions Associate

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Typical Acquisitions Associates report a focused set of job skills. Financial Modeling and Financial Analysis are considered valuable skills and can increase employee pay by 6 percent and 5 percent, respectively. Those educated in Financial Analysis tend to be well versed in Real Estate.

Pay Difference by Location

For Acquisitions Associates, busy San Francisco offers a higher-than-average pay rate, 48 percent above the national average. Acquisitions Associates will also find cushy salaries in Washington (+30 percent), Boston (+10 percent), New York (+6 percent), and Chicago (+5 percent). Place of residence plays a huge part in an Acquisitions Associate's salary, with Los Angeles Acquisitions Associates earning salaries that are 23 percent less than the national average.